BAD GIFTS

Bad gift-giving, whether material or microbial, should never happen. While there may never be a means to prevent waking up to a disappointing present under the tree, you can minimize the possibility of sharing infection. Hopefully, with these five steps, you can set aside the worry and focus on the spirit of the holiday season.

The following weird gifts are fact, not fiction. A random sampling of friends and family helped us create this top 10 list of the craziest, weirdest and zaniest gifts they've ever received. Think of...